Meaningful Life Therapy Services, LLC

We are excited to announce that a new provider has joined our team!

Jordyn Hillary, LLMSW, is available for telehealth services on M/W/F for adults (18+). She can accept BCBS, BCC, Molina, McLaren, Medicaid, and Priority Health.

She can be reached at 248-382-8476.

See the link below to learn more about Jordyn and the rest of our team!

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Our amazing student intern, Kim Walker, is now offering low-cost therapy services either online or in-person. See the link below for more information regarding her interests, availability, and pricing.

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We are excited to welcome Joanna Karner, LMSW, CAADC, to our treatment team! Joanna accepts: BCBS, BCN, Priority Health, and McLaren Commercial insurance, as well as private pay.

"I believe the space held between therapist and client is sacred. It is a privilege and honor to be invited to take part in the journey of another person’s life - to witness their challenges and joys. I believe that you are more than your trauma or diagnosis. My goal is to be a therapeutic partner in helping you foster your strength and resilience. Together we will explore what you need to manage uncomfortable feelings, identify behaviors you want to change and integrate healthy ways of coping into the rhythm of your life. I believe in you.

I graduated from University of Michigan with an MSW in 2007. I have served as a therapist in both private practice and Community Mental Health. My therapeutic approach is strengths-based and trauma-informed. I utilize a range of interventions from such evidence-based practices as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Harm Reduction. I was recently trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

In my spare time I enjoy yoga, reading, writing, crystals and my rescue dogs."

To speak with Joanna about scheduling an appointment, call her directly at 313-574-4162.

WELCOME, JOANNA!

Through her own experience as a caregiver, Amanda Limon, LMSW, learned the value of self-care. Read her blog to learn what helped her cope with the increased stress.

Amanda has immediate availability for telehealth appointments. She can accept Medicare, Medicaid, Meridian, McLaren, and private pay. Call our office at 269-873-5966 to schedule.

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We have some great news to share:

Amanda Limon, LMSW, is now able to accept Medicare! This is particularly exciting since she has a passion for working with older adults!

Also, Kayla, Meredith and Jyotish are now able to accept Priority Health!

Amanda Limon, LMSW, is officially a part of Meaningful Life Therapy Services! We are excited and grateful that she has joined our team. Amanda will be providing virtual individual outpatient counseling. She is currently able to accept private pay, Medicaid, Meridian Medicaid, and McLaren Medicaid.

She states, "I earned my MSW from Michigan State University in 2015. Since then, I have worked with diverse populations including older adults, children with disabilities and their families, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and adults battling depression, anxiety, and addiction.

My mission is to always provide a safe therapeutic atmosphere for developing the skills to manage and overcome life’s obstacles and countless transitions. Some of the therapeutic methods I draw from include Strength Based Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Therapy.

I have a skilled understanding of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and I am certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy for Individuals with PTSD. It is my goal to collaborate with my client to create the best therapeutic plan that suites their individual needs and empowers them to gain skills to attain their goals."

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Amanda, please call our intake line at 269-873-5966.

We are very excited to share that Meredith Fruhauf, LLMSW, has joined our team. She will be offering Teletherapy on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.

She states that she and her clients, "Will work together to cultivate an environment to meet [their] needs through acceptance, resiliency, and transparency."

See more information about Meredith and the rest of our providers at mltherapyservices.com/our-team

Finding a therapist with availability can be challenging right now. Thankfully, two fantastic providers have recently joined MLTS, so we have openings for new clients!

Kayla Mockridge, LLMSW, has availability for online or face-to-face mental health therapy as early as next week.

Jyotish (Tish) Wiertella, LLSMW, is available July 19th.

Both are able to take BCBS, Blue Cross Complete, Molina, Meridian, McLaren, and private pay. They can work with anybody in Michigan via telehealth.

See our website or call (269-873-5966) to learn more about Kayla and Tish.

MEANINGFUL LIFE THERAPY SERVICES Since finishing my MSW program in 2009 at the University of Michigan, my career has been focused on helping teens and adults make positive changes in their daily lives.

Kayla Mockridge, LLMSW, will be joining Meaningful Life Therapy Services starting next week!

Kayla's warmth, wisdom and training make her an excellent match for clients coping with trauma, changes, depression, and anxiety (among other concerns).

Kayla is trained in Trauma Focused-CBT and EMDR. She is able to accept BCBS, BCC, Molina Medicaid, Meridian Medicaid, McLaren and private pay.

More excellent news: While she will be primarily available via telehealth, she will be offering limited in-person appointments starting on July 7!

If you would like to schedule with Kayla, email [email protected], [email protected], or reach out to Kayla via telephone.

Kayla Mockridge, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Brighton, MI, 48116 | Psychology Today Kayla Mockridge, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Brighton, MI, 48116, (734) 212-8857, Sometimes life feels unmanageable. We work hard, we get things done, we dedicate ourselves to caring for others. Then, somewhere along the way, we forget to take care of ourselves. We end up feeling exhausted, over...

Jyotish Wiertella, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Brighton, MI, 48116 | Psychology Today Jyotish Wiertella, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Brighton, MI, 48116, Therapy has been transformed over the past year, as Teletherapy has become commonplace. This change means that clients can focus on working with a therapist they truly connect with, rather than being bound by geographical restri...

I am thrilled to say that Jyotish Wiertella, LLMSW (She/Her/Hers) is joining Meaningful Life Therapy Services!

Jyotish impressed me with her disarming presence, clinical knowledge, and eagerness to grow alongside clients.

I asked her to share a little about herself. Here is what she had to say:

"I am a MSW graduate from Northern Michigan University. Originally from Arizona, I have been living in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan since 2001.

As a member of the LGBTQ+ Community and a trauma survivor myself, I honor diversity through the transformation process that accompanies healing.

I welcome teens and adults as I utilize a variety of empowerment focused approaches. Approaches are rooted in strength-based, trauma-informed, collaborative mind and body care. Treatment is tailored to each individual’s unique needs while drawing from mindfulness, body positivity, harm reduction, whole person perspective, solution-focused, CBT and DBT-informed treatments.

I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your healing journey."

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Jyotish can accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, McLaren Commerical, Blue Cross Complete, Meridian Medicaid, Molina Medicaid, and private pay. She will be able to meet with anyone in Michigan via telehealth!

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with Jyotish, please reach out to me via phone (269-873-5966) or email ([email protected]).